2008-2012 Hyundai Santa Fe
Mid-size Crossover
This model of the Santa Fe combined good handling for a crossover with quality interior appointments. Consumer Reports recommend this model when it was new, which should likely make for a worthwhile selection on the pre-owned market. All-wheel drive was optional.





The Basics
Under the hood
The number of rabbits represents 0-60 mph acceleration time v. all vehicles.
Safety

Quality

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend
In Real Life

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend
The good stuff
All equipment
Available trims (8)
GLS
67,176,207,154,49,151GLS
96,241,59,95,47GLS
49GLS
96,241,59,95,47SE
52,85SE
Limited
158,156,62,157,56Limited
Available packages (8)
POPULAR EQUIPMENT PKG 2
auto on/off headlamps trip computer steering wheel mounted audio controls premium seat cloth heated exterior mirrors driver lumbar supportPREMIUM PKG 3
pwr tilt/slide glass sunroof heated front seats leather wrapped steering wheel & shift knob auto on/off headlamps trip computer steering wheel mounted audio controls premium seat cloth heated exterior mirrors driver lumbar supportPREMIUM PKG 4
pwr tilt/slide glass sunroof heated front seats pwr driver seat w/pwr lumbar HomeLink integrated transceiverRSE PKG 6
rear seat DVD entertainment system w/8" LCD screen 115-volt pwr outletTOURING PKG 11
7-passenger 3rd row 50/50 split fold-into-floor seats 3rd row aux climate control trailer pre-wiring transmission cooler upgraded radiator/fansTOURING & PREMIUM PKG 14
pwr tilt/slide glass sunroof w/sliding sunshade heated front seats pwr driver seat w/pwr lumbar HomeLink integrated transceiver 7-passenger 3rd row 50/50 split fold-into-floor seats 3rd row aux climate control trailer pre-wiring transmission cooler upgraded radiator/fansTOURING PKG 15 W/NAVIGATION
7-passenger 3rd row 50/50 split fold-into-floor seats 3rd row aux climate control trailer pre-wiring transmission cooler upgraded radiator/fans LG navigation system 115-volt pwr outletTOURING PKG 16 W/RSE
7-passenger 3rd row 50/50 split fold-into-floor seats 3rd row aux climate control trailer pre-wiring transmission cooler upgraded radiator/fans rear seat DVD entertainment system w/8" LCD screen 115-volt pwr outletAvailable drive chains
All Wheel Drive Front Wheel DriveAvailable engines
V6 Cylinder Engine V6 Cylinder EngineAvailable transmissions
automatic manualAvailable colors
Exterior
Interior
The Basics
Under the hood
The number of rabbits represents 0-60 mph acceleration time v. all vehicles.
Safety

Quality

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend
In Real Life

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend
The good stuff
All equipment
Available trims (8)
GLS
67,176,152,154,49,151GLS
96,241,59,95,47GLS
49GLS
96,241,59,95,47SE
52,207,85SE
Limited
158,156,62,157,56Limited
Available packages (7)
POPULAR EQUIPMENT PKG 2
auto on/off headlamps trip computer steering wheel mounted audio controls premium seat cloth heated exterior mirrors driver lumbar support roof rack cross railsPREMIUM PKG 3
auto on/off headlamps trip computer steering wheel mounted audio controls premium seat cloth heated exterior mirrors driver lumbar support roof rack cross rails pwr tilt/slide glass sunroof heated front seats leather wrapped steering wheel & shift knobPREMIUM PKG 4
pwr tilt/slide glass sunroof heated front seats pwr driver seat w/pwr lumbar HomeLinkRSE PKG 6
rear seat DVD entertainment system w/8" LCD screen 115-volt pwr outletTOURING PKG 11
7-passenger 3rd row seats 3rd row aux climate control pwr driver seat w/pwr lumbar HomeLinkTOURING PKG 15 W/NAVIGATION
7-passenger 3rd row seats 3rd row aux climate control pwr driver seat w/pwr lumbar HomeLink navigation system 115-volt pwr outletTOURING PKG 16 W/RSE
7-passenger 3rd row seats 3rd row aux climate control rear seat DVD entertainment system w/8" LCD screen 115-volt pwr outletAvailable drive chains
All Wheel Drive Front Wheel DriveAvailable engines
V6 Cylinder Engine V6 Cylinder Engine V6 Cylinder EngineAvailable transmissions
automatic manualAvailable colors
Exterior
Interior
The Basics
Under the hood
The number of rabbits represents 0-60 mph acceleration time v. all vehicles.
Safety

Quality

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend
In Real Life

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend
The good stuff
All equipment
Available trims (8)
GLS
96,67,241,158,207,152,153,157,95,154,49,151GLS
47GLS
SE
176,56Limited
59,62SE
176Limited
62Limited
Available packages (4)
PREMIUM PKG 2
pwr tilt/slide sunroof navigation system w/6.5" screen rearview camera premium audio w/external amp subwoofer auto on/off headlamps roof rack cross railsPREMIUM PKG 3
pwr tilt/slide sunroof navigation system w/6.5" screen rearview camera premium audio w/external amp subwooferNAVIGATION PKG 4
navigation system w/6.5" screen rearview camera premium audio w/external amp subwooferSUMMER EVENT PKG 21
18" alloy wheels auto-dim rearview mirror w/compassAvailable drive chains
All Wheel Drive Front Wheel DriveAvailable engines
4 Cylinder Engine 4 Cylinder Engine V6 Cylinder Engine V6 Cylinder EngineAvailable transmissions
automatic manualAvailable colors
Exterior
Interior
The Basics
Under the hood
The number of rabbits represents 0-60 mph acceleration time v. all vehicles.
Safety

Quality

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend
In Real Life

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend
The good stuff
All equipment
Available trims (10)
GLS
96,67,241,207,88,152,154,49,151GLS
47GLS
GLS
176SE
158,153,157,95,56GLS
Limited
158,59,62,153,157,95,56SE
176Limited
62Limited
Available packages (2)
PREMIUM PKG 3
pwr tilt/slide sunroof navigation system w/6.5" screen AM/FM/XM audio system w/CD/MP3 player speakers 360-watt external amp subwoofer rearview cameraNAVIGATION PKG 4
navigation system w/6.5" screen CD/MP3 player rearview cameraAvailable drive chains
All Wheel Drive Front Wheel DriveAvailable engines
4 Cylinder Engine 4 Cylinder Engine V6 Cylinder Engine V6 Cylinder Engine V6 Cylinder EngineAvailable transmissions
automatic manualAvailable colors
Exterior
Interior
The Basics
Under the hood
The number of rabbits represents 0-60 mph acceleration time v. all vehicles.
Safety

Quality

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend
In Real Life

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend